Harber is an “extremeley caring and Month. thoughtful friend,” Hittle said, able to relate
to all students in the classroom, accept ideas
from peers and lead group projects.

his Student of the Month Award from teacher Kristen Flint.

PES Assistant Principal Janel Scurlock told the board that Harber “challenges us in really intellectual ways.”

“Since he was in kindergarten, he has been the epitome of the characteristics that we look for in a Student of the Month,” Scurlock said. “I’m so proud of this young man that he’s becoming.”

Pinedale Middle School teacher Kristen Flint recognized seventh-grader Izak Craig as Student of the Month. Flint chose Craig because he showed confidence in learning.

“Izak has been my student since he was in sixth grade,” Flint said. “I have witnessed tremendous growth in his academic skills and in increasing his ability to self-advocate and communicate.”

Craig demonstrated his confidence in a “subtle and quiet way,” Flint continued, approaching each day with a strong work ethic and a willingness to accept feedback and keep trying to solve problems.

Craig is “extremely respectful” to faculty and classmates, Flint said.

“A teacher approached me the other day to tell me about how Izak was able to help a student understand a concept and encouraged them to keep trying until they got it,” Flint wrote to the board. “He may not realize the positive impact he has on students and staff, which shows his genuine kindness and natural respect to others.”

Skyline Academy teacher Jono Majhanovich honored senior Jade Villa- Navarro as the school’s Student of the Month. Villa-Navarro consistently reflected the character trait of respect, Majhanovich said.

Pinedale High School Principal Brian Brisko presents junior Lexie Goodrich as Student of the Month. Also pictured, in back, are trustees Chris Nelson and Clayton Olson.

Skyline Academy teacher Jono Majhanovich presents senior Jade Villa-Navarro with her Student of the Month award.

“Jade treats both her peers and staff with the utmost respect and especially excels in helping to create an environment within the school where respect is continually observed and reinforced,” Majhanovich wrote to the board.

Villa-Navarro’s “greatest accomplishment” was the “commitment she has made to herself,” Majhanovich continued. During the fall semester, Villa-Navarro worked hard to improve in academics, taking advantage of “all opportunities” at Skyline, Majhanovich added.

In addition to her current workload,

Villa-Navarro enrolled in classes after school to earn more credits and graduate early, Majhanovich said.

“In short, Jade’s efforts as a student at Skyline Academy are more than deserving of this recognition,” Majhanovich wrote.

Students at Pinedale High School nominated junior Lexie Goodrich as Student of the Month. Goodrich modeled the trait of respect on a daily basis, said PHS Principal Brian Brisko.

“No matter what situation she puts herself in, or what situation she gets put in, she is always extremely respectful to those around her,” Brisko continued. “I

think that’s an amazing character trait. She’s a pretty awesome student and we’re super fortunate to have her at Pinedale High School.”

The fact that students recognized Goodrich was a positive testament to her character, Brisko said. He included a statement from one of Goodrich’s peers:

“I believe that Lexie is a good representation for respect, because she is kind and respectful to everyone no matter if she is friends with them or not. She is always uplifting other people and doesn’t let petty fights of differences get in the way of showing people respect.”